rm ultimately finds its way to the coverings of the
brain. Now there is every reason to believe that in many, and probably in
a great majority of instances, the germ goes no further than the mucous
membrane of the nose, and the patient merely has as a consequence what he
considers an ordinary cold. It is clear, however, that if another
individual, who was very susceptible to this germ, should contract the
disease from this person, he might have the meningeal form of it. In
other words, it is probably true that the vast majority of people who are
attacked by this organism simply get colds as a consequence, and only now
and then does a person get meningitis as a result. This explains why the
disease does not ordinarily appear contagious.

The facts above stated are of much importance in combating the spread of
this disease. People who are exposed to those having meningitis should be
exceedingly careful not to get upon their persons any of the secretions
that come from the patient, and during periods of epidemics those who
observe a bad cold coming on should promptly consult their physicians,
and do everything to prevent the development of all catarrhal conditions
in their noses.

During epidemics persons with colds should be very careful not to allow
other people to become infected from them. As cold and wet are
undoubtedly predisposing causes to colds it is well for everyone to shun
such exposure during periods when meningitis is prevalent; debilitating
influences, such as alcoholic excess and lack of sleep, should also be
avoided.

HYDROPHOBIA.

This disease, as it occurs in man, is practically always conveyed by the
bite of some animal, the dog being the usual offender. The poison is
present in the saliva of the diseased animal and is transmitted through
wounds made by its bite.

As observed in the dog, there are two types of the disease,--one the
"furious," the other the "paralytic."

_In the furious type_ the animal first appears to be restless and
somewhat excited. He seeks dark places and apparently prefers to be
by himself. In this stage of the disease the dog's appetite is good
and may be excessive; he responds to orders although his attention
can be attracted only for a moment at a time. As the malady
progresses the animal becomes more and more restless, and develops
a desire to tear those things about him into pieces. There is
described a peculiar bark at this st